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George Michael Cox 1817–1901

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Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have George Cox in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 22 Nov 1817 · Barbour, Virginia
Died 8 Feb 1901 · Kasson, Barbour County, West Virginia, United States of America
Spouse Sarah C Stemple
Children Nettie Columbia Cox

Researchers connected through George Cox 1817–1901

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Biography

In 1817, George Michael Cox entered the world in Barbour, Virginia. George Michael Cox married sarah c stemple, and had children including nettie columbia cox. George Michael Cox passed away in 1901 in Kasson, Barbour County, West Virginia, United States of America.

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

Life Timeline

1817
Birth of George Michael Cox in Barbour, Virginia
Birth
1901
Death of George Michael Cox in Kasson, Barbour, West Virginia
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Frequently Asked Questions

George Cox (1817–1901) was born in Barbour, Virginia and died in Kasson, Barbour County, West Virginia, United States of America. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
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George Cox's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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George Michael Cox PTP
1817–1901
Barbour, Virginia
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George Cox's Descendants

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George Michael Cox PTP 1817–1901